The United Nations General Assembly on Friday overwhelmingly voted to endorse a declaration outlining “tangible, timebound, and irreversible steps” towards a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians ahead of a meeting of world leaders. The seven-page declaration is the result of an international conference at the U.N. in July – hosted by Saudi Arabia and France – on the decades-long conflict. The United States and Israel boycotted the event. A resolution endorsing the declaration received 142 votes in favor and 10 against, while 12 countries abstained. The vote comes ahead of a meeting of world leaders on September 22…
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At least 107 people died after a whaleboat caught fire in the west of the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to an internal government report seen by Reuters on Friday. The boat, a narrow, double-ended open vessel, caught fire on the Congo River near Malange village in Lukolela territory on Thursday evening, leaving 146 people missing, the Ministry of Social Affairs said in the memo. Rescue teams recovered 209 survivors, several with injuries, after the vessel burned and drifted downstream, the note said. The fire also destroyed cargo on board and ignited 15 riverside homes. Search operations continued on Friday…
New Zealand suffered their biggest defeat in history as they were beaten 43-10 by South Africa in the Rugby Championship in Wellington. World champions South Africa produced a stunning display, which included six tries and 36 unanswered second-half points, as they bounced back from defeat by the All Blacks a week ago. New Zealand’s previous heaviest defeat was a 35-7 loss to the Springboks at Twickenham in 2023. Australia lead the Rugby Championship on 11 points, one point clear of South Africa and New Zealand and two ahead of Argentina. “I give credit to my boys – we didn’t give…
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) shot and killed a man near Chicago on Friday after he allegedly drove his car at a group of agents. A spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security said ICE had been trying to arrest the man, but he resisted and drove towards the group. An agent was then dragged along by his vehicle. The agent, who the department said feared for his life, drew his gun and opened fire. The driver, Silverio Villegas-Gonzales, was pronounced dead in hospital shortly after, officials said. “During a vehicle stop, the suspect resisted and attempted to drive…
Nepal’s major political parties have demanded the country’s President Ram Chandra Poudel reinstates the parliament he dissolved following deadly anti-corruption protests. In a statement, eight parties – including the Nepali Congress, CPN-UML and Maoist Centre – said the president acted unconstitutionally. Poudel dissolved the House of Representatives on Friday upon the recommendation of newly-appointed interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki – it was also a key demand from the protest movement. More than 50 people were killed in clashes with riot police during this week’s mass protests sparked by a ban on social media platforms. Karki was appointed after a deal…
More than 100,000 people joined a march in central London organised by far-right activist Tommy Robinson, with a counter-protest by anti-racism campaigners also taking place. Protesters forming the “Unite the Kingdom” rally have gathered in Whitehall where they are hearing a series of speeches from people including Donald Trump’s former strategist Steve Bannon. The Metropolitan Police said there had been “significant aggression”, with some officers being “attacked with projectiles” . Meanwhile, the Met estimates about 5,000 people have joined a nearby counter-protest, dubbed March Against Fascism, organised by Stand Up To Racism (SUTR). Around 1,000 Met Police officers have been…
Memphis, Tennessee, is the next US city where President Donald Trump is sending National Guard troops as part his ongoing crackdown on crime in Democrat-led cities. Trump made the announcement during a wide-ranging interview on Fox News Channel’s Fox and Friends on Friday, and said the city’s mayor, a Democrat, is “happy” about the decision, as is the state’s governor, a Republican. The deployment to Memphis would mark an escalation in the president’s use of troops and comes roughly a month after he sent the National Guard to the streets of Washington DC. Memphis has one of the highest rates…
The man accused of fatally shooting conservative activist Charlie Kirk has been identified as Tyler Robinson, 22, a Utah native who had been living with his parents “for a long time”, authorities said. Mr Robinson was taken into custody on 12 September after a family member recognised him in surveillance images, a development investigators described as pivotal in ending a nationwide manhunt. That family member was apparently Mr Robinson’s father, who encouraged him to turn himself in, the BBC’s US partner CBS News has reported, citing two law enforcement sources. The father then reportedly contacted a family friend who informed…
With smartphones, where Apple leads others often follow – so it launching an iPhone this week without a traditional Sim card is raising questions over the future of a very familiar piece of phone tech. All phone users will be used to the small plastic cards they need to delicately insert into their devices to make them operate. But for buyers of the iPhone Air, that will be a thing of the past. It will only operate with an eSim – which allows users to switch networks or plans without resorting to a fiddly fork to open a tiny Sim…
Disney Plus has become one of the leading streaming platforms, featuring a vast collection of Marvel blockbusters, Pixar favorites, Star Wars sagas, Disney classics and National Geographic documentaries. But what if you don’t have internet access while traveling or commuting? A common question many users ask is Can you watch Disney Plus offline? The good news is yes, you can. In this updated 2025 guide, we’ll walk you through the official method for downloading Disney Plus content on mobile devices, as well as introduce a reliable Disney Plus video downloader that allows you to save videos directly to your laptop…
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Launching or scaling a business in today’s U.S. market is more complex than ever. Entrepreneurs and small business owners face rising competition, strict lending requirements, and investor demands for credible data before committing capital. A well-prepared business plan has become more than a formal document – it’s the foundation for securing SBA loans, winning investors, or guiding long-term growth. Yefounders struggle to create lender-ready plans on their own. Numbers must align with SBA or investor expectations, financial models must reflect market realities, and the strategy must clearly demonstrate how funds will be used. This is where professional business plan consultants…
What Is Crypto Mining Equipment and Why It Matters Crypto mining equipment refers to the hardware used to validate transactions and secure blockchain networks. In early years, miners used CPUs and GPUs. These days, profit depends almost entirely on ASICs — machines built exclusively for hashing algorithms like SHA-256. Why does this shift matter? Because without specialized hardware, the cost of electricity, heat, and maintenance exceeds revenue. Having powerful hardware is necessary, but not sufficient. The environment where the equipment runs — cooling, power, network stability — can make or break profitability. That’s where a company like EZ Blockchain stands…
South Sudan’s First Vice-President Riek Machar was charged with murder, treason and crimes against humanity in a move that some fear could reignite the country’s civil war. Justice Minister Joseph Geng Akech said the charges against Machar relate to an attack in March by a militia allegedly linked to the vice-president. The roads leading to his house in the capital, Juba, have been blocked by tanks and soldiers. Forces loyal to Machar fought a five-year civil war against those backing President Salva Kiir until a 2018 peace deal ending the fighting in the world’s newest country. Machar has been under…
New York City police found a man who is suspected of killing an elderly couple before setting their house ablaze. Jamel McGriff spent five hours inside the home of Frank and Maureen Olton in the borough of Queens, before burning it to the ground, said investigators. Surveillance video shows him roaming the street before speaking to Frank Olton and coming into the couple’s backyard, said NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch, who described the crime as a “horrific double homicide, robbery and arson”. The 42-year-old suspect, who has a lengthy criminal history, was released on probation in 2023, said officials. He was…